Spinal Injury and Brain Injury Awareness is a one-day training course that is designed for carers, support workers, nurses, and healthcare assistants who want to better understand how to care for people with spinal or brain injuries.
Duration:
6 hours
CPD Hours:
6
Category:
From £150.00 per person (exc. VAT)
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Book for groupParticipants of the Spinal Injury and Brain Injury Awareness training course will learn what causes these types of injuries, how they affect day-to-day life, and how to provide safe, respectful, and effective care.
We’ll also look at key topics like preventing Autonomic Dysreflexia, infection control, managing catheters, supporting nutrition and breathing, and helping clients adjust emotionally and physically.
The Spinal Injury and Brain Injury Awareness training course blends essential knowledge with practical advice to help you feel more confident in their role.
Understand how the spine and nervous system work
Understand different causes of SCI
Understand how the level of injury impacts the individual
Knowledge of how to support the individual with spinal injury, including understanding what Autonomic dyreflexia is, and how to prevent and manage it
Managing neurogenic bladder, including understanding the pros and cons of using urinary catheters
Learn good infection control when handling catheters
Know how to safely empty and change catheter bags
Keep track of fluids and maintain fluid balance, demonstration of bladder washouts
Managing neurogenic bowel, including simulated digital rectal stimulation, manual evacuation and suppositories
Understanding cardiovascular and respiratory risks post SCI and how to best support the individual
How to help maintain good skin integrity and prevent pressure damage
Record care accurately and clearly
Treat people with dignity, privacy, and respect, understand the emotional impact post SCI
Know what a brain injury is and how the brain functions
Understand mild to severe brain injuries and their symptoms
Learn about recovery and what to expect over time
Get strategies to support someone living with a brain injury
Be aware of emotional behavioural and cognitive impacts
Make yourself comfortable and learn from the best at one of our state-of-the-art locations in Kent, Essex, Hampshire, and Sussex.
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